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# Martin Peikert (1901–1975)

## What is Martin Peikert’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 103 auction results for Martin Peikert at 7 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $625–$1,750, n=5). The auction record is $32,298 for Martin Peikert (1901-1975) (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHAMPÉRY / CHEMIN DE FER AIGLE, 1955 | — | $11,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2015 |
| 2 | Wengen, 1945 | Lithograph, 1945, condition A-; backed on linen | $10,788 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martin Peikert (1901-1975), circa 1950 | Lithograph in colours | $32,298 | Christie's | Jan 2015 |
| 2 | Martin Peikert (1901-1975) | Lithograph in colours | $18,999 | Christie's | Jan 2015 |
| 3 | Champéry, 1955 | Print | $17,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2022 |
| 4 | Wallis, 1942 | Lithograph, 1942, condition A-; backed on japan | $14,107 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 5 | Champéry, 1955 | Tourist poster | $12,065 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2026 |
| 6 | Martin Peikert (1901-1975), 1946 | MOB offset lithograph in colours, backed on japan | $8,549 | Christie's | Jan 2015 |
| 7 | Martin Peikert (1901-1975), 1946 | Lithograph in colours | $8,549 | Christie's | Jan 2015 |
| 8 | Schweiz. Skirennen Unterwasser, 1939 | Lithograph, 1939, condition A; not backed | $8,298 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 23 | $1,495 |
| Other | 15 | $1,080 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $838 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 57 | $1,375 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 103 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Martin Peikert is a CH artist with 127 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $988. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Martin Peikert sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,905 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Martin Peikert work worth?

Across 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Peikert work is $988.

The median Martin Peikert print sells for $868 across 94 lots.

The median Martin Peikert painting sells for $1,266 across 2 lots.

The median Martin Peikert photograph sells for $1,800 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Martin Peikert prints typically sell for $484–$1,920 (the middle half of 89 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 111 | $868† | $32,298 | 84.7% | 2026-10-20 |
| Paintings | 3 | $1,266† | $1,317† | 66.7% | 2017-11-10 |
| Photography | 3 | $1,800 | $2,125 | — | 2024-02-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $15,803 | $32,298 | — | 2026-05-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Martin Peikert's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (111 lots) median $868 with 84.7% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $1,266, record $1,317. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,317 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $15,803.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 89 | $484–$1,920† | $851† | $32,298 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $32,298 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $18,999 |
| Photography | 2024 | $2,125 |
| Photography | 2005 | $1,800 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,317† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,215† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Martin Peikert worth?

Across 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Peikert work is $988. The median Martin Peikert print sells for $868 across 94 lots. The median Martin Peikert painting sells for $1,266 across 2 lots. The median Martin Peikert photograph sells for $1,800 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Martin Peikert prints typically sell for $484–$1,920 (the middle half of 89 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Martin Peikert print?

Based on 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Peikert print is $868. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Martin Peikert's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Peikert print is $32,298.

### What is the average price of a medium Martin Peikert print?

Based on 89 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Martin Peikert print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $851, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Martin Peikert's auction record?

Martin Peikert's auction record is $32,298, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Martin Peikert auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/martin-peikert (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.